Past Events
Shining Night of Dreams 2026
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Conexiones 2025
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Conexiones 2024
Virtual Conexiones 2023
Online Fundraising Celebration
Conexiones 2023
In-Person Gala
Author's Night 2022
Books & Jammies
A beautiful night of connection and celebration!
On February 27, 2026, Family Connections hosted Shining Night of Dreams, bringing together supporters, partners, and friends for a special evening celebrating the families we serve across San Mateo County. ​
Formerly known as Conexiones, this reimagined event was filled with meaningful connections and joyful moments in community.
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We are so grateful to everyone who made the evening so memorable.
We are overwhelmed with gratitude!
On February 28, 2025, Family Connections hosted Conexiones, a special evening celebrating our growth, impact, and the vibrant community that makes it all possible.
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Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we raised $183,550 to strengthen our programs and support the families we serve.
Thank you for joining us!
On March 8, 2024, Family Connections hosted Conexiones, a benefit celebrating the organization's growth and development.
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This sold-out event raised $187,926 for our families & programming.
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Thank you for joining us virtually!
We hope you enjoyed the inspiring stories from the families we have served for the past 30 years!
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Thank you for helping us celebrate 30 years of making connections!
We hope you enjoyed our time together as we reflect on Family Connections' journey from a program in a humble, one-bedroom apartment to a multi-site, multi-city program that's about to launch into yet another city: Daly City.
On November 10th, Family Connections hosted our annual Authors’ Night in person at The Carey School in San Mateo from 5:30pm-7:30pm. This year, planned around the theme of “Books & Jammies,” Family Connections encouraged bedtime reading by showcasing various authors reading their children's books and sharing their adventurous journeys as authors.
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Featured Authors:
Author of Mommy, Am I American?
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Author of Raise Your Hand! A Call for Consciousness in Education
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Author of What A Feeling!: The ABCs for Emotions
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Author of Ready to Fly: How Sylvia Townsend Became the Bookmobile Ballerina